Karen Fleming



Karen Fleming

50 Casas F-4, Moquegua, Perú ( (01151) 953745470 ( karen.fleming@

OBJECTIVE

To leverage my language, writing, project management, and administrative skills to support individuals and businesses in communicating their unique message.

SUMMARY

Versatile, bilingual professional with writing, management and administrative experience ranging in size from small private projects to full scale multi-million dollar government projects.

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCER Dec 2015-Present

◆ English- Latin American Spanish and Latin American Spanish-English Translation (specializing in education, religion, and business).

◆ Content writing, editing, and proofreading.

◆ Transcription of video, audio, graphics and notes.

◆ Administrative support including emails, data entry, and calendar management.

FREELANCE ENGLISH TEACHER July 2010-Present

◆ Teaching English to all age groups, from nursery school to working professionals.

◆ Teaching all CEFR levels.

◆ Preparation for international certification exams.

◆ Specialized classes for English teachers, project managers, engineers, military, and lawyers.

ENGLISH TEACHER Jun 2014-Aug 2014

EGATUR

◆ Teaching culinary English to tourism and culinary students.

ENGLISH TEACHER Jan 2011-Aug 2011

Mitchell and Porter School

◆ Teaching general English to primary and secondary school students.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER III Jan 2008-April 2010

METRO, Countywide Planning & Development, Gateway Cities/Southeast Area Team

◆ Managing projects to ensure schedule, scope, and budget adherence.

◆ Internal and external agency coordination.

◆ Developing the long term plan for the Regional Integration of ITS Network.

◆ Managing program development and system interfaces for the Regional Integration of ITS Network and assisting with program administration.

◆ Supervising interns and external consultants.

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER II Nov. 2006 – Jan 2008

METRO, Countywide Planning & Development, Gateway Cities/Southeast Area Team

◆ Managing projects to ensure schedule, scope, and budget adherence.

◆ Internal and external agency coordination.

◆ Managing program development and system interfaces for the Regional Integration of ITS Network and assisting with program administration.

◆ Providing GIS, database, and advanced-level planning support to the Gateway Cities Area Team.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN Mar.2006 - Nov. 2006

METRO, Countywide Planning & Development, Gateway Cities/Southeast Area Team.

◆ Assisted with the management of various projects funded through the Call for Projects process.

◆ Drafted Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Agreement, and amendments.

◆ Authored and conducted a funding workshop for the Gateway Cities/Southeast Area Team.

◆ Developed a program based on Microsoft Access to track all Gateway/Southeast Area Team projects.

CLERK July 2000 – Nov. 2006

City of Los Angeles, Department of Rec. & Parks

◆ Compiled and analyzed data, and prepared reports to secure Proposition A funding.

◆ Developed and maintained fiscal, safety, and inventory forms, filing systems, records, and logs including computerized database files.

◆ Assisted management with scheduling, budget, payment vouchers, permits, facility programs, and the training of new clerks.

◆ Participated in meetings with the public, government officials, and contracted vendors.

EDUCATION

Professional Masters in Business Administration 2010

California State Polytechnic University Pomona, United States of America

urban studies and planning Major, Geography Minor 2006

California State University Northridge, United States of America

advanced level Spanish, French, English Literature, and history 1997

Carrickfergus Grammar School, Northern Ireland

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

◆ Exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills.

◆ Fluent in English and Spanish.

◆ Strong work ethic.

◆ Strong schedule and time management.

◆ Expertise in gathering, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data.

◆ Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills.

◆ Ability to adapt to new concepts and responsibilities.

◆ Experience handling confidential information.

◆ Experience developing record-keeping and reporting systems.

◆ Good computer skills, including: Microsoft Office, Computer Aided Translation tools, and transcription tools.

ACHIEVEMENTS

◆ Successfully negotiated a change in project scope for the City of Compton enabling them to utilize funds which they would have otherwise lost. This involved careful review of funding and project regulations, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, getting the Chief Planning Officer of LA METRO and the legal department onboard, and writing an extremely complicated legal contract to formalize the change in scope.

◆ Received a Notice of Commendation from the City of Los Angeles for creating a Weekly Report which enabled the city to recover over $2 million in Federal funding.

◆ Multiple scholarships and awards for academic achievement.

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